Marker Inscription
Prussian native Joseph Fischer (1826-1889) constructed this home for his family in 1882 with the help of his son Francis. Skilled stonemasons, Joseph and Francis Fischer developed one of Austin's leading masonry contracting businesses of many notable area buildings, including the Texas Capitol. The Fischer house reflects the quality of their craftsmanship in elaborate ornamentation of brick and native limestone. High Victorian, Italiante in design, the home was owned by the family members until 1938. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
About this site
Fischer House is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 336 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 641 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2748, -97.7490 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pease School (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Pease School Building, George W. Sampson Home, and Sampson, George W., House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5453006452. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
